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Breitling Superocean Heritage B20 AutomaticvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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Breitling Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic

Owners widely praise the Breitling Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic for its gorgeous aesthetics, with many singling out the popping blue dial and the overall quality from movement to finish. The 42mm case is considered a favorite for its wearability and fit on many wrists, and its versatility for dressing up or down is frequently highlighted. The clasp on Breitling's rubber straps is a noted favorite. Some owners report a "crunchy" bezel rotation, deeming it disappointing for the price, and a few find the watch too heavy or chunky, wishing for a smaller option, though others appreciate its substantial presence. Overall, owners rate the Breitling Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic highly for its appealing design and comfortable wearability on a variety of straps.

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The D5 Meridian Auto is praised for its classic 39mm diver proportions and USA assembly. No shared weaknesses were identified.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic42mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic70h
D5 Meridian Auto
Water Resistance
Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic200m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic$22,650
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
14.35mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
18kt Pink Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Stainless steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling B20 (Manufacture)
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
70h
0h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$22,650
$679
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